Property Systems Lead

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2013 as Scape Australia, leaders in student housing, we've since grown into a vertically integrated living platform known as The Living Company; managing $17B in assets across Student Living (Scape), Rent to Live - Affordable Housing (RTL Co.), and Retirement Living (Aveo); spanning site origination, investment, planning, design, development, construction, and operations.

The Living Company is reshaping the way Australians live by delivering sustainable, community-driven, and high-quality spaces across the country.

THE ROLE

As the Property Systems Lead, you'll take ownership of the technology that keeps our properties operating safely, securely and efficiently. From resident safety platforms and access control systems to operational technology across our national portfolio, you'll lead the strategy, support and continuous improvement of critical property systems.

Day-to-day you will be (but not limited to):

• Own the operational performance, reliability and lifecycle of property technology systems
• Lead system upgrades, deployments and continuous improvement initiatives across the portfolio
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex property technology incidents
• Manage vendors, system integrators and service providers to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Drive security, compliance and governance across operational technology platforms
• Partner with Operations, Facilities, Cyber Security and IT teams to deliver exceptional service
• Support budgeting, forecasting and lifecycle planning for property technology assets
• Develop documentation, standards and processes while mentoring the Service Desk team

PLEASE NOTE:

This role requires participation in an on-call roster and occasional interstate travel across our national portfolio.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline
• Proven experience managing property technology, operational technology or enterprise infrastructure environments
• Strong knowledge of Windows environments, networking fundamentals and IT service management principles (ITIL)
• Experience managing vendors, technology projects and multi-site operations
• Understanding of cyber security, risk management and technology governance
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused with strong leadership capability
• Experience within property, hospitality, retirement living or student accommodation will be highly regarded

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?

• Be part of a purpose-led organisation shaping how Australians live
• Exposure to a large, diversified living platform with real scale and complexity
• Strong focus on wellbeing, growth, and inclusive culture
• Competitive rewards, recognition programs, and lifestyle benefits

EEO STATEMENT

At The Living Company, we honour and welcome the rich heritage and contributions of First Nations and Indigenous peoples. Our workplace embraces diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment that respects and values your culture, traditions, and perspectives. Join us in building a harmonious and empowered community where everyone's voice is heard and celebrated.